Greek shipowners have surged ahead globally in new ship orders this summer, confirming 19 newbuild contracts in July alone with an additional three options pending. Simultaneously, the secondhand market saw substantial Greek activity, with 14 sales compared to just four purchases. This impressive performance brings the total number of Greek ship orders over the last 12 months to 312. This figure places Greece firmly ahead of China in new vessel acquisitions. The strong ordering activity indicates confidence in the shipping market and Greece’s continued prominence within it. The data points to a significant investment by Greek shipping interests in fleet modernization and expansion. This positions Greece as a key player driving growth in the global maritime sector.